If you’re a parent to a pre-teen and you feel like you’re truly losing grasp of the situation at home, or see telltale signs of a path you want your child to avoid, now is the time to reach out and set that appointment.
As a preteen counselor for girls, I help your child regain peace at home and school.
Adolescence is a pivotal time in all of our lives. The whole family. This particular stage comes with a number of changes from physical to emotional and societal. The truth is, during this period there are a number of factors that come into play and this is often a stage where mental health issues come into fruition. I know how messy life can feel when home is imbalanced.
As parents or guardians to an adolescent, you know that if unrecognized mental health issues extend into adulthood, they can continue to plague individuals even more seriously as adults, long after their teen years. As a counselor for preteens (especially preteen girls) in the Denver area, I am here to offer therapeutic counseling and gentle mental health support for your preteen’s emotional regulation systems and as a guide for them during this truly tumultuous time of adolescence.
Tips To Look For (Signs Your Preteen Might Need Counseling)
Teens are infamous for being moody. In fact, right here at Audacious Therapy, we wrote a whole piece about it. Check out our Signs Your Preteen Might Benefit from Counseling blog post by clicking here.
As a brief overview for this article, just know that there are times when these mood swings may be signs for a bigger issue at hand. If you believe your teen is suffering there may be some warning signs to look out for such as:
- Changes in energy
- Lack of sleep or changes in sleeping patterns
- Loss of appetite
- Changes in motivation
- Mention of negative or suicidal thoughts
Mom of a Pre-Teen Girl? Counseling helps you too….
Lets face it, at times it may feel like being a girl is difficult. You’re constantly surrounded by other girls that you think are prettier, skinnier, smarter, etc. While these thoughts are not true, during preteen years girls are experiencing a big shift in their emotions and can begin to experience mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
While mental health is a widespread issue, during teen years teen girls are particularly prone to develop anxiety and depression. Girls have a tendency to mature faster than boys at the same age and these vulnerabilities can be negatively transformed into things like depression, anxiety, or just general negative self thoughts.
Counseling can be a powerful tool in strengthening the mother-daughter bond, particularly during the preteen years when relationships can become increasingly complex.
A trained therapist (Hi! I’m Claire!) can provide a safe and supportive environment for both mothers and daughters to express themselves, work through challenges, and develop healthier communication patterns. By addressing issues such as body image concerns, self-esteem, and emotional regulation, counseling can help mothers and daughters build trust, empathy, and understanding for one another. This, in turn, can lead to a more positive and supportive relationship, allowing mothers and daughters to navigate the ups and downs of adolescence together with greater ease and confidence.
Prioritizing Your Pre-Teen’s Mental Health with Mindful Therapy
Preteen girls’ years of adolescent are no walk in the park. This transitional period comes with very big life changes from physical body changes to societal and social pressures. While preteens are still navigating these new situations, new emotions and factors come into play. And their brains are not fully developed yet! During this period it is essential to develop and maintain habits that promote a healthy physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Consistent therapy can be a more than crucial tool for you!
Claire Eliassen, LPC | Preteen Counselor for Girls in Denver, Colorado
Hi, I’m Claire Eliassen, LPC and the founder of Audacious Therapy. If you think you need a preteen counseling because your child is struggling with mental health issues, you are so welcome here.
In our counseling sessions, we work towards mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing for your preteen girl while she works through the delicate emotions of this stage in age.
Audacious Therapy is a safe place to work through your feelings and come up with a plan to regain your happiness. I’m a mom and a therapist, and I’m here to help your family.
At Audacious Therapy, my goal is to help you or your child find your way towards being your best self. My hope is that your child overcomes the hurdles they are facing and feels safe to share their feelings as they mature – in a safe place with counseling.